Stage Listings

Comedy

Chris Titus – Christopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer. As a creator, he has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central. His innovative multi-cam half hour Titus premiered to critical and audience acclaim on Fox, earning the show an Emmy nomination. Shows Dec. 7-9, 7 p.m. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave. $25-40. (509) 318-9998.

Ha!!Mark – A fully improvised satire of those beloved and formulaic holiday movies that are a staple of the season. Based on audience suggestions watch as the holidays take a hilarious detour. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9. (509) 747-7045.

Safari – Live improv performance for mature audiences. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9. (509) 747-7045.

Jamie Lissow – Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late-night talk show, Gutfeld! on Fox. Jamie is currently writing and will be starring in the feature film The Animal 2 for Fox/Tubi, and headlining stand-up comedy shows across the country. Sunday, 7 p.m. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (509) 318-9998.

Michael Glatzmaier’s “Mostly Improvised” – Mostly Improvised is a musical improv show that draws inspiration from the audience. The audience shouts out suggestions that are written on a whiteboard and then Michael creates songs on the spot mixed with stand-up comedy. Every performance is a unique and spontaneous experience, driven by the audience’s suggestions. Thursday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave. $12. (509) 318-9998.

Theater

“Elf the Musical” – Spokane Children’s Theatre presents the story of Buddy the Elf, a human child who raised by the elves in the North Pole. When Buddy figures out he’s not like the rest of the elves he leaves to find his real dad in New York City. Shows Nov. 24-Dec. 17. Friday’s at 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sunday’s at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24-Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave. $12-16. (509) 328-4886.

“Christmas Eve” – A show filled with heartwarming stories, cherished memories, and the joy of togetherness that will shine brightly on center stage. Every show holds the promise of a delightful surprise guest, adding an extra layer of enchantment to this already extraordinary occasion. Shows Nov. 24-Dec. 17. Thursdays through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $35. (208) 209-5031.

“A Sherlock Carol” – When a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Sherlock Holmes to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his tools of deduction to get to the bottom of the crime. But it is a dark and treacherous Christmas Eve, and once again the holiday is haunted by the spirits of the past, present and future. Shows Nov. 27-Dec. 17. Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $38. (509) 325-2507.

“How I Learned to Drive” – The story follows the strained, sexual relationship between Li’l Bit and her aunt’s husband, Uncle Peck, from her pre-adolescence through her teenage years into college and beyond. Warning: the show deals with issues of pedophilia, incest and misogyny. Shows Dec. 1-17. Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $25. (509) 838-9727.

“Invitation to a Miracle” – The story of the birth of Christ, told through chorale music, orchestra and solos. Shows Dec. 1-9. Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Circle Moon Theater, 3642 N. SR 211, Newport, Wash. $14-35. (208) 448-1294.

“She Loves Me” – Set in a 1930s European perfumery, meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don’t see eye to eye. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Shows Dec. 1-17. Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $33/adults; $15/students. (509) 325-2507.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” – The beloved American holiday classic as a 1940s radio broadcast tells the story of George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life on a Christmas Eve. Shows Dec. 8-17. Thursday-Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. TAC at the Lake, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Liberty Lake. $15.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” – Based off Harper Lee’s book, a 1961 novel set in small town Alabama chronicles the childhood of Scout and Jem Finch as their father Atticus defends a Black man falsely accused. Shows Dec. 5-10. Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. First Interstate Center for the Arts, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $52-100. (509) 279-7000.